STEPS IN PLANNING AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL THERE ARE SIX COMPONENTS TO AN EARTHQUAKE DRILL

1. ALARM During the Alarm stage. Those involved in the drill are alerted by a loud warning device, such as a bell or
buzzer. This must be a pre-arranged signal known by everyone, so that all will respond appropriately. (Should last about
30 seconds. Persons should be familiar with the sound)

2. RESPONSE During the response phase, everyone heads for cover. Persons get under a heavy desk, table chair, bed or
under a door jam. Make sure you move away from windows, glass or light fixtures. If there is no cover available, crouch
and try to protect your head.

3. EVACUATION After remaining in your respective safe-place until the shaking has stopped, persons should then
evacuate the building (this should be done during the second set of ringing which signifies that the quake has stopped).
The evacuation proceeds through pre-determined safe routes and evacuees gather outside in a safe area away from
buildings, fences, walls, electricity poles, bridges and trees.